Media releases

News within "Palmerston North regional office" in July 2012

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All go at the Gorge as re-opening within sight

30 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says the Manawatu Gorge is on track to re-open in a little over a month, with crews continuing to work 24/7 and the rebuilding of the highway remaining well on track for an early September opening.

Bridge taking shape at the Manawatu Gorge

20 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The new bridge at the Manawatu Gorge are taking shape quickly, with the NZ Transport Agency remaining on track for a permanent re-opening of the Manawatu Gorge in early September.

Crews knuckle down to get Gorge open for good

12 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency says bridge crews are working hard at the Manawatu Gorge to establish a permanent route following the loss of the temporary road last week to flooding.

Flooding forces full closure of Manawatu Gorge

6 July 2012 12:00 am | NZ Transport Agency

The NZ Transport Agency is advising motorists that the Manawatu Gorge will be closed until further notice as rising river levels have caused significant erosion which has severely damaged the temporary road through the gorge, making it unusable for vehicles.